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Health & Society

Thwarting a Devastating Disease

Thursday, November 14, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

Assistant Professor David Larsen saw the damaging effects of the lack of health care and clean water in the favelas of Belem, Brazil, while working among the people ten years ago. Impacted by the work, he now conducts research to halt the impact of deadly—yet preventable—infectious diseases.

Campus & Community

Littlejohn Honored With ‘Be the Change You Wish to See’ Award

Wednesday, November 13, 2013, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Linda Littlejohn, associate vice president for academic affairs at SU and director of the South Side Initiative (SSI), received the Student African American Society’s “Be the Change You Wish to See” award at the organization’s annual banquet on Nov. 10….

Campus & Community

Forensic Science Annual Murder 201 Event

Tuesday, November 12, 2013, By News Staff

Thursday, Nov. 14, from 8-10 p.m. in Life Science Complex Room 201. FREE EVENT! Help us solve this murder mystery, while learning about different forensic science disciplines. There will be goody bags and free food! Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1400942156809586 Contact Person: Riley…

Arts & Culture

DesignIntelligence Ranks VPA Design Programs among Top 10

Monday, November 11, 2013, By Erica Blust

Two undergraduate programs in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ (VPA) Department of Design have been ranked among the top 10 in the nation in the 2014 DesignIntelligence report “America’s Best Architecture & Design Schools.” DesignIntelligence is the Design…

Veterans

A Veterans Day Reflection

Monday, November 11, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

Veterans Day is a day of pride, remembrance and reflection for U.S. Navy veteran Jared Lyon. His work now—with the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities—furthers his service connection in helping his fellow veterans achieve their next mission.

Campus & Community

$100 in Funds for Two Outstanding Student Groups

Thursday, November 7, 2013, By News Staff

RSOs, recognized student organizations, are eligible to win $100 from the Student Association’s RSO Recognition Program. The program’s purpose is to reward groups that have performed above and beyond what has been expected of them during September and October. The…

Health & Society

Discussion Series Focuses on Youth and Gang Education

Thursday, November 7, 2013, By Jennifer Russo

The discussion series Elephant in the Room and Supreme Life Givers, an organization that is involved in youth education, will present the discussion series, “Youth, Gangs and Family Structure,” on Thursday, Nov. 14, at 3 p.m. at the Southwest Community…

Campus & Community

Five Join Near Westside Initiative Board of Directors

Thursday, November 7, 2013, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

The Near Westside Initiative (NWSI), housed in Syracuse University’s Office of Community Engagement and Economic Development, has announced five new members of its board of directors. They are Sharon L. Contreras, superintendent of the Syracuse City School District (SCSD); Robert…

Media, Law & Policy

College of Law Family Day Tradition Continues

Thursday, November 7, 2013, By Jaclyn D. Grosso

The College of Law continues its tradition with its upcoming 19th Annual Family Day Nov. 9.  More than 80 families from 11 states—more than 300 people—will enjoy activities on the SU campus and reconnect with their law student. “This is…

Campus & Community

First Annual Gobble Gallop 5K Event

Thursday, November 7, 2013, By News Staff

The Student Organization comm.UNITY will be holding its first annual 5K Walking and Running Race on Nov.15 at 3 p.m., starting at Schine Student Center and taking place around campus. The race costs $10 if individuals sign up before Nov….